A puppeteers journey, which premiered at sundance back in january. A puppeteers journey premieres on pbs independent lens in april. Beloved by millions of children and adults alike, sesame streets elmo is an international icon. The film argues that the love that elmo puppeteer kevin clash experienced through his life is the defining quality of elmo that would inspire and. A puppeteers journey was one of the most talked about documentaries coming out of the 2011 sundance film festival. Even if you dont like sesame streets elmo, youll love this film. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including the three musketeers, johnny english reborn and the mighty macs. Elmo, who is recognized as one of the worlds most beloved childrens characters, could have allowed.
Yea film usa mein constance marks ke direction mein bana tha. Nov 16, 2011 theres a remarkable restraint in the documentary being elmo. Narrated by whoopi goldberg, being elmo traces clashs early beginnings from backyard puppet shows to working with his idol, jim henson, and creating one of the most famous puppet characters in the world. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet the heart and soul of elmo. In terms of being a documentary, being elmo is a fine film that goes deep into its subject, and makes for terrific viewing. This inspiring and awardwinning documentary film tells the story of baltimore native kevin clash, who dreamed of being a puppeteer as a child. A puppetteers journey introduces us to kevin clash, the first africanamerican to work as a muppeteer and the heart and soul of elmo.
I have little doubt in my mind that the avengers will end up being my favourite movie of the year, but one film has come really close to taking the top spot in the form of jason segels attempt to bring the muppets back into the public eye. If you see elmo its hard to imagine what the guy behind it would look like and if you would see kevin clash walking down the street, you would never guess he is the one responsible for this great character. The documentary will have its pbs premiere on independent lens in april, 2012. Follows the man behind the beloved childrens icon, elmo, examining the life of puppeteer kevin. Few people know his creator, kevin clash, who dreamed of working with his idol. He started making puppets when he was very young and made his first puppet by using.
A puppeteers journey offers a backstage look at clashs life and times, a look into his working methods, and insight into how he informs elmos personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world. A puppeteers journey is only tangentially concerned with elmo s commercially ubiquitous existence. The muppet elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. A puppeteers journey november 1, 2012 as more and more pictures and reports come in, our thoughts are with our resilient neighbors in the tristate area. After working in the music industry for several years, including positions in artist management and marketing, she became the director of the american film institutes new york office.
Being elmo is a rare documentary that will connect across generations and cultures to delight viewers worldwide for years to. And at 76 minutes, its the perfect running time for a documentary portrait. Provides behindthescenes views of sesame street and the jim henson workshop and featuring interviews with frank oz, rosie odonnell, cheryl henson, and joan ganz cooney. Best sound editing sound effects, foley, dialogue, adr and music in a feature documentary. As a teenager growing up in baltimore in the 1970s, clash had very different aspirations from his classmates he wanted to be a part of hensons team, the. We learn a lot about elmo and the journey that character experienced under the spotlight, but much more about clash, whose seemingly charmed life unfolded like a grownup fairy tale. Biography documentary hosted by mary louise parker, published by pbs broadcasted as part of pbs independent lens series in 2012 english narration cover informationevery day, millions tune in to sesame street to see one of the worlds most adored and recognizable characters a furry red threeandahalf yearold monster named elmo. A puppeteers journey, which christens the bloor cinema as the new home of hot docs this friday. A puppeteers journey is a documentary film about the life and career of kevin clash. A puppeteers journey is a wonderfully uplifting, positive, insightful portrait of kevin clash, the man behind elmo, the popular muppet character. Choice award at the 2012 sedona international film festival and the.
As a teenager growing up in baltimore in the 1970s, clash had very different aspirations from his classmateshe wanted to be a part of hensons team, the creative force. Ill never say a kind word about elmo, but as for being elmo, its an audience pleaser in the most respectable sense of the term. Yet, with all of elmos fame, the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. A puppeteers journey focuses on the muppet performer kevin clash, who performed and voiced elmo, the adorable and lovable red monster from sesame street until late 2012. Corinne has reunited with her 8th grade film classmate connie marks to produce being elmo. I was in high school and my girlfriend and i were on a movie date and theres a glorified patriotic moment late in the movie, where mel gibsons character, his son recently killed in the revolutionary war that mel actively opposed, poetically takes up an american flag in a. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. A puppeteers journey dvd, 2012 sesame street brand new being elmo. A puppeteers journey is a 2011 american documentary film about kevin clash, a puppeteer who performed the sesame street character elmo. Few people know his creator, kevin clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer jim henson. Youll see this firsthand in the festival awardwinning pbs documentary being elmo.
As a teenager growing up in baltimore in the 1970s, clash had very different aspirations from his classmateshe wanted to be a part of hensons team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic. A puppeteers journey has won numerous film festival awards including a special jury prize at the 2011 sundance. To this day, when a make a wish child or a sick child is there, the majority of the time, theyll ask for elmo. The film was directed by constance marks and debuted at the sundance film festival on january 23, 2011 narrated by whoopi goldberg, the documentary features archival footage, including clash puppeteering as a teenager with his own handmade puppets, as well as. From his earliest childhood, he dreamed of becoming a muppeteer a puppeteer for the muppets. Apr 27, 2012 directed by constance marks, philip shane. A puppeteers journey is a 2011 american documentary film about kevin clash, the puppeteer behind the sesame street character elmo who became a rising star and created a global sensation. The film tells the tale by focusing on kevin clash, a puppeteer.
Whoopi goldberg narrates elmo creator kevin clashs remarkable journey from a workingclass baltimore neighborhood to jim hensons sesame street. A puppeteers journey 2011 pg 1h 16m criticallyacclaimed documentaries whoopi goldberg narrates elmo creator kevin clashs remarkable journey from a workingclass baltimore neighborhood to jim hensons sesame street. A puppeteers journey i dont care how black you think your heart is, this is a documentary everyone will love and not just because it has elmo. Follows the man behind the beloved children s icon, elmo, examining the life of puppeteer kevin clash. I could have lived without the unnecessary, sporadic narration by whoopi goldberg, but thats a minor complaint. Being elmo received its world premiere at the 2011 sundance film festival. A puppeteers journey spotlights one of the most adored characters in the world and the nearanonymous man who brings him. Elmo character and name are trademarks of sesame workshop. Being elmo a puppeteers journey begins with a nineyearold boy becoming fascinated with puppetry. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects.
Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, kevin ultimately found a. His name is kevin clash, and he is the fiftysomething sesame street performer who operates and voices the character of elmo. Kevin grew up poor and africanamerican in baltimore. A puppeteers journey, it was after it wowed audiences and took home a special jury prize at the 2011 sundance film festival. A puppeteers journey was released in 2011 on friday, october 21, 2011 in new york movie theaters. The overall box office leader, paranormal activity 3, was. One of the biggest crowdpleasers out of this years festival circuit was being elmo. A puppeteers journey, the inspirational tale of kevin clash, the man who plays the. You can use the amazon prime app on your phone, computer, smarttv or whatever other way you access prime to watch being elmo. As a teenager growing up in baltimore in the 1970s, kevin had very different aspirations from his classmates he wanted to be a puppeteer. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. A puppeteers journey is above the average cinafilm score for movies made in 2011, which stands at 59%. With kevin clash, whoopi goldberg, frank oz, bill barretta.
One of my most anticipated films of the 2011 sundance film festival was a documentary titled being elmo. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Clash is arguably the creative force behind todays sesame street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. Beloved by children of all ages around the world, elmo is an international icon. He came from baltimore with a dream to work with jim henson and now is a pivotal piece in the sesame street puzzle. A documentary on the man behind the muppet elmo puppeteer kevin clash. Other movies from 2011 with similar scores include films like tomboy, the lost valentine and win win. Documentary competition from the sundance film festival 2011 trailer genre.
A puppeteers journey follows clashs remarkable career, while also offering a behindthescenes look at sesame street and the jim henson workshop. A puppeteers journey tells the story of elmo s creator kevin clash, whose childhood dream was to work with his idol, jim henson. A puppeteers journey ek 2011 mein bana english film hain. This exceptionally moving documentary by constance marks tells the story of kevin clash, the man behind elmo, sesame streets most recognizable little red monster. Being elmo tells the story of baltimore native kevin clash, who became obsessed with puppeteering at an early age. Being elmo simply shows that if you love what you do, trust yourself, and give back to others who may need mentoring, other people will recognize the joy in your work, and youll be rewarded. Being elmo is an inspirational documentary story that explores the soul of puppeteers and what goes into bringing the puppets to life. Pivotal to the film is the exploration of jim hensons meteoric rise, and kevins ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the henson family of puppeteers. Yea film mein whoopi goldberg, bill barretta, fran brill, carson carr acting kiye the.
Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet the heart and soul of elmo kevin clash. Narrated by whoopi goldberg, this behindthescenes insightful film follows kevin clash, the man behind the puppet, and his remarkable transformation from a dedicated teenaged puppeteer growing up in 1970s baltimore to an integral part of the sesame street team. Children of all ages know the furry red monster and his friendly highpitched voice, but few people would recognize his creator, kevin clash, if they passed him on the street. The boy is kevin clash and his love affair ultimately becomes his career. A fascinating look behind the curtain of sesame street, being elmo.
Instead of using the character as a basis, it chronicles the life of the man who brought elmo to life. A puppeteers journey tells the story of elmos creator kevin clash, whose childhood dream was to work with his idol, jim henson. Criticisms and nitpicks crumble at the feet of a documentary like being elmo. The movie follows his upbringing in baltimore, his passion for. Clash s destiny as a performer, producer, director, teacher, mentor, and enchanter seemed to be secured from the moment he took scissors to his father s overcoat at. The film follows the rise of kevin clash, puppeteer and voice of every childs favorite furry, red sesame street character, elmo.